How to Crochet Riding Gloves
Riding gloves provide warmth and protection for the hands while you are riding a horse or a bicycle. Crocheting riding gloves is a project that can be completed by both beginners and advanced crocheters. Crocheting your own riding gloves allows you to choose your favorite colors and customize the design.
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Instructions
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Brush up on crochet stitches and techniques. Even if you are not a beginner, it is always helpful to revisit a few tips before starting a new project.
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Find a crochet pattern for riding gloves. Free crochet patterns can be found easily on the Internet, as well as in various crocheting books. You will find two free crochet patterns on Lionbrand.com (you must first register with Lion Brand in order to gain access to their free patterns) and Crochetspot.com (a fingerless version). Each pattern is slightly different. To choose a pattern, consult the photos and decide which style of riding glove suits your taste best.
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Choose the right yarn for your project. The crochet pattern will recommend which weight and size yarn to buy and certain pattern will recommend a specific brand of yarn. It is always best to follow the pattern's instructions regarding the weight and size of yarn for the project. The brand of yarn recommended is not as important as the weight and fiber of the yarn. Yarn is categorized by weight from "lace," the thinnest, to "super bulky," the thickest. Gloves may be best crocheted in a lighter weight yarn.
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Choose the right crochet hook. The pattern will instruct you to crochet with a specific gauge hook. Be sure to follow these instructions in details, as deviation could result in poor quality and fit. Vintage-Crafts-Patterns-Designs.com offers advice on how to pick the right hook and includes a crochet-hook-conversion chart for both steel and plastic hooks.
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Follow the crocheting pattern step by step.
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Tips & Warnings
Buy all of the yarn you will need to complete a project at once. If you run out of yarn in the middle of a project, you might not be able to find the same yarn.
